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Comments Sep 26, 2012 | Back To School, Contributor, Fall, Kids, Primrose Schools, School

Parent Teacher Communication

Adjusting to a new classroom and teacher can be a challenge every year…and not just for your kids. Organized parent teacher communication can play a huge role in your child’s classroom success because when you connect with the teacher, you create a team that has nothing but your child’s best interests at heart. ...

Comments Aug 23, 2012 | Back To School, Kids, Primrose Schools, School, Time

How to Organize Playdates

Making new friends can be both exciting and full of anticipation…and I’m not just talking about how this can impact your children. The start of a new school year is full of new social interaction for parents and children alike, making for plenty of fun when scheduled well. This week, I’m delighted to ...

Comments Aug 1, 2012 | Back To School, Fall, Kids, Primrose Schools, Time, Work

Back to School Checklist for Parents

I love back to school season! While I always miss my children when they go back to school each fall, I love the excitement and anticipation the new year can bring. What I don’t love is realizing how much work it might mean for me. Let’s face it, the start of a new school year ...

Comments Jul 5, 2012 | Contributor, Kids, Primrose Schools, School, Summer

Summer Learning

If you ask your child, the words summer learning might not seem like words that should be in the same sentence. After all, summer is supposed to be endless fun, no pressure, and all kinds of time to do just what you want to do. But with 4th of July having just past, its time ...

1 comment Jun 20, 2012 | Home Office, Kids, Social Media, Summer, Vacation, Virtual, WAHM Summer Juggle Series, Work

The Summer Juggle ~ Balancing Work

Today we are talking about the summer juggle and balancing work at home. For every working Mom I know who spends any time at all trying to make that juggle happen just as seamlessly as she might be able to do from her office, Summer is that big moment where the rubber meets the road ...

Comments Jan 19, 2012 | Baby, Contributor, Kids, New Year, Primrose Schools, Time, Work

How to Get Your Family Focused and Organized

Struggling to get your family focused and organized? It all begins with getting a handle on your time and today I’m sharing a post from my 2012 Partnership with Primrose Schools on the brand new 360 Parenting Blog. If you are a parent of young children juggling a busy working schedule with daycare, preschool, and more, ...

Comments Nov 23, 2011 | Brands, Guest Blogger, Primrose Schools, Thanksgiving

How to Juggle Holiday Guests and Kids Schedules

With Thanksgiving literally tomorrow, I’ve very excited to share today’s post over at Primrose Schools Dr. Z and Friends Blog. Its never easy to juggle kids schedules around the added stimulation of holiday guests and I always find if I just go back to the basics, things generally work out fine. An excerpt from the ...

Comments Oct 25, 2011 | Brands, Guest Blogger, Halloween, Organize by Holiday, Primrose Schools

How You Can Manage Halloween Schedules on Dr. Z and Friends Blog

I’m excited to share today’s post over at Primrose Schools Dr. Z and Friends blog, offering tips on how to handle Halloween schedules. Always fun but sometimes tricky, this year Halloween falls on a Monday which means lots of activities and waiting before the main event Halloween Night. Hoping you find our tips helpful at ...